Fish blaff
Fish marinated with lime and gently poached in an aromatic broth, in the style of blaff found in French Guianese cuisine.
This blaff combines fish, lime, garlic, scallions, and chile in a light broth. The quantities make 4 servings; hands-on preparation is estimated at 20 minutes, plus 60 minutes to marinate and 15 minutes to cook.
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Method
- 01
Marinate the fish
Place the fish in a bowl with 2 cups of the water, the lime juice, scallions, chile, garlic, and salt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The fish has marinated, covered, in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
60 min - 02
Prepare the broth
Remove the fish and set it aside. Transfer the marinade liquid to a pot, add the remaining 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The broth has come to a boil and then simmered gently for 5 minutes.
5 min - 03
Poach the fish
Add the fish to the broth and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, until cooked and easily flaking when gently pressed with a fork. Serve the fish with the broth.
Ready to continue when: The fish is cooked and flakes easily.
10 min
Ingredients
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